Our Providers

Kevin Yoo, MD
Neurosurgeon
With over 20 years of experience in San Diego, specializing in degenerative spine conditions and complex brain conditions. The goal is to provide meticulous, personalized care to enhance patients' quality of life.
phone
858-449-9847
Kaye Elamparo, NP
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Dedicated neurosurgical nurse practitioner with over 10 years of practice in San Diego. Commitment to patients' well-being in tandem with advanced clinical skills makes an integral member of the neurosurgery team.

Heather Yoo, DACM, L.Ac
Doctor of Acupuncture
Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine offering therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, and more. Committed to holistic patient care. Also, a devoted spouse and parent, drawing inspiration from family every day.
Our Staff

Leslie Martinez
Surgery Lead
Graduate in General Medicine from the National University Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic, currently pursuing a specialization in dermatology

Cameron Patton
Clinic Lead
Cameron is a pre-Medical student at San Diego State University, majoring in Interior Architecture with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. He is expected to graduate in 2025.
Our Head Interns
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Alexis Taing
MA Trainee
Alexis is pursuing a degree in Human Biology at the University of California, San Diego where she expects to graduate in the class of 2026. She has been involved with the internship since 2025.

Alyssa Bothun
Clinic
Alyssa is currently pursuing a degree in Human Biology with a focus on Pre-Medical Studies at the University of California, San Diego, where she has been enrolled since 2022.

Diane Dinh
Clinic
Diane is currently pursuing a degree in Neurobiology at the University of California, San Diego, and expects to graduate in June of 2025. She has been involved with the internship since Fall of 2024.

Lujayn Soliman
Surgery
Lujayn is a pre-Medical student at University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in psychobiology, and minoring in Arabic Studies. She expects to graduate in 2026.

Elisabeth Sim
Research
Elisabeth is the Head Intern at our research department. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at the University of California, San Diego, and expects to graduate in 2027.